Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job Summary
Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients served by the pharmacy.Position for Retail Pharmacy
Essential Functions - All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: - Inspire health. - Serve with compassion. - Be the difference
- Advanced Inventory fulfillment within the warehouse settings of Pharmacy Consolidated Service Center and /or acute care sites
- Total parental nutrition compounding, non-sterile compounding, Pediatric responsibilities including the drawing up/compounding pediatric doses, e care space one or more following: In the acute
- In the retail space completion of tasks in advanced areas as outlined by the South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act as tasks requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification. -
- Interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. - Completes the cart fill and code tray refills. - Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies. - Accurately enters patient charges and credits as well.
- Correctly delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow in a timely manner. - STAT medications are delivered when required. - Routinely remove and evaluate medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators. -
- Adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile and non-sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies.
- Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service to include, but not limited to answering the phone within three rings, servicing the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and being at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift.
- Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for shift are completed. - This may include, but is not limited to, expiration checks, clean room documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance.
- Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns
- Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management Responsibility
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.
- Experience - Six (6) months experience as a Pharmacy Tech.In Lieu Of
- NARequired Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- State Certified Pharmacy Tech with the SC Board of Pharmacy
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
- Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations.
- Interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department.
- Problem solving abilities
- Ability to work in team situations; handle urgent, stressful conditions.
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
- Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
- Data entry ski
- Mathematical skills
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility4002 Upstate Pharmacy
Department40027304 Upstate Medical Pharmacy
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